The secretary of state's office is authorized by Chapter 14.36 of the Wisconsin state code.<ref>[http://legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/Stat0014.pdf ''Wisconsin state code'' "Chapter 14: Constitutional Offices and Interstate Bodies (page 6)," accessed August 25, 2011]</ref>

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The secretary of state's office is authorized by Chapter 14.36 of the Wisconsin state code.<ref>[http://legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/Stat0014.pdf ''Wisconsin state code'', "Chapter 14: Constitutional Offices and Interstate Bodies (page 6)," accessed August 25, 2011]</ref>

While the [[Wisconsin Constitution]] does not specify the qualification for the Office of Secretary of State, the secretary is second in line of succession to the governorship. Under [[Article V, Wisconsin Constitution#Section 2|Article 5]] of the [[Wisconsin Constitution|state constitution]], the [[Wisconsin Governor|governor]] must be a United States citizen and qualified elector in [[Wisconsin]].

While the [[Wisconsin Constitution]] does not specify the qualification for the Office of Secretary of State, the secretary is second in line of succession to the governorship. Under [[Article V, Wisconsin Constitution#Section 2|Article 5]] of the [[Wisconsin Constitution|state constitution]], the [[Wisconsin Governor|governor]] must be a United States citizen and qualified elector in [[Wisconsin]].

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==Elections==

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According to [[Article VI, Wisconsin Constitution|Article 6]] of the [[Wisconsin Constitution|state constitution]], the secretary of state is elected every four years, in mid-term election years, to a four-year term. In Wisconsin, the secretary of state is elected in 2010, 2014, and 2018.

[[File:WI state org chart.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Wisconsin state government organizational chart]]

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According to [[Article VI, Wisconsin Constitution|Article 6]] of the [[Wisconsin Constitution|state constitution]], the secretary of state is elected every four years, in mid-term election years, to a four-year term. In Wisconsin, the secretary of state is elected in 2010, 2014, and 2018.

In 2013, the secretary's salary remained at $68,556.<ref>[http://knowledgecenter.csg.org/kc/system/files/4.11_2013.pdf ''Council of State Governments,'' Table 4.11 Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, accessed January 31, 2014]</ref>

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===2012===

In 2012, the Wisconsin Secretary of State was paid an estimated [[Compensation of state executive officers|$68,556]]. This figure comes from the [[Council of State Governments]].

In 2012, the Wisconsin Secretary of State was paid an estimated [[Compensation of state executive officers|$68,556]]. This figure comes from the [[Council of State Governments]].

==Historical officeholders==

==Historical officeholders==

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There have been 31 Wisconsin Secretaries of State since 1848. Of the 31 officeholders, 20 were Republican, 10 were Democrat and 1 was Progressive.<ref>[http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/bb/07bb/pdf/691-739.pdf ''Wisconsin Blue Book 2007-2008,'' "Statistical Information on Wisconsin: History," accessed August 5, 2013]</ref>

The Wisconsin Secretary of State is an elected executive official in the Wisconsin state government. The secretary keeps a record of all official acts of the legislature and executive department of the state.

Vacancies

Chapter 17.19(4) of the Wisconsin state code addresses vacancies in the office of secretary of state. In the event of a vacancy for any reason, the governor shall appoint a successor to serve until a special election can be held. If no such election is held, the appointee holds office for the remainder of the unexpired term.
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Duties

Article 6 of the state constitution requires the secretary of state to keep a fair record of the official acts of the legislature and executive department of the state.

The specific duties of the attorney general are outlined in Chapter 14.38 of the Wisconsin state code.

Elections

Wisconsin state government organizational chart

According to Article 6 of the state constitution, the secretary of state is elected every four years, in mid-term election years, to a four-year term. In Wisconsin, the secretary of state is elected in 2010, 2014, and 2018.

Full History

To view the electoral history dating back to 2002 for the office of Wisconsin Secretary of State, Click [show] to expand the section.